Wednesday, February 25, 2015

St. Patrick's Day is a big deal in Pittsburgh. Just in case you didn't already know, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is home to the second largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the country and features more than 20,000 participants, including marching units, bands, floats and cheering Yinzers. Have a look below at the expanding list of St. Patrick's Day celebratory Pittsburgh events planned around the city and surrounding areas. We've also included a growing roster of Pittsburgh Irish pubs and restaurants where libations and music may be had. Check back often for new Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day events!

This is the one day Pittsburgh puts the black and gold down and GOES GREEN!

FEATURED EVENTS

3/7St. Practice Day Pierogi Contest & Pub Tour South Side PittsburghBenifits the South Side Bar and Restaurant Association and Proceeds to help fund safety, cleanup, and transportation in the South Side.Learn More »3/10Celtic Woman 10th Anniversary World TourBenedum Center PittsburghLearn More »

Monday, February 16, 2015

So now that Valentine's day is over check these great Pittsburgh events for the second half of February. Take in 10 rounds of boxing at the Consol Arena, listen to Chatham Baroque Trio or throw some copper at the Altar Bar. For a full list of events visit Pittsburgh.net. Or let us do the work for you - sign up for our event blast and we will send Pittsburgh events to your inbox monthly.

Keep Busy Pittsburgh!

Bricolage Urban Scrawl (B.U.S.)2/28-2/29
The New Hazlett Theater
Featuring over 30 brave local artists.Learn More »

A Walking Tour at the University of Pittsburgh2/27
Office of Public Art
See Felix de la Concha's 365 Views of the Cathedral of Learning, among other works.Learn More »

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Valentine's day is right around the corner! Don't get caught in the dog house this year... find something to do in Pittsburgh on Saturday February 14th! Check out some of these Pittsburgh Valentines Day events. Don't forget to sign up for our monthly digital Pittsburgh Events newsletter!

Let's Fall in Love A Valentine's Day CabaretOlive or Twist
Join members of the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh for a fundraiser evening of love and song on the most romantic night of the year: Valentine’s Day! We return to the second-floor lounge of Olive or Twist to celebrate the thrills of falling in love.More

The Health Benefits of ChocolateNemacolin Woodlands Resort
We
have all heard in the media that dark chocolate has various health
benefits. It can even aid in weight-loss and boosts our moods and
emotions by giving us the feeling of love; but our favorite reason for
eating dark chocolate is that it's delicious! Enjoying food is part of
living a happy and healthy life. Join Janet McKee, local board certified
Holistic Health Counselor, as Janet shares with you some of her
favorite decadent yet healthy chocolate desserts.More

Valentine's Dinner at Michael's3052 Churchview Avenue, Pittsburgh 15227
Michael’s will be offering a complete “Dinner for Two” with a choice between Three appetizers and six entrees, all of which includes soup or salad, Potato, vegetable, desert, & a non-alcoholic beverage.More

Adults-Only Late Night Skate
The Iceoplex at Southpointe
The Iceoplex at Southpointe & The BLVD Pub & Kitchen will host an adults only skate on February 14th from 11pm-12am for anyone 21 & over.More

Valentines on IceSchenley Park Skating Rink
UPMC Health Plan is sponsoring this Valentine’s Day 2015 adults-only ice skating event. The Schenley Park ice rink will host a romantic evening for couples from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Romance will fill the air at the Schenley Park Skating Rink at “Valentines on Ice.” The tickets are two for one ($4 per couple), and assorted chocolates will be given to the first 300 couples.More

Create Your Own Valentine Trust Arts Education Center
In this multi-media art workshop we will try printmaking, painting, collage and more to create a beautiful collection of valentines. Just bring a paint shirt or smock and your smile. Class is for children ages 7-14.More

Animal Instincts – Valentine’s Day Dinner The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Dinner, cocktails, and an adults-only presentation by Henry Kacprzyk, who will reveal the intimate secrets of exotic animal mating.More

Brew Gentlemen’s Formal Valentine’s Day Party
A black-tie formal with a DJ. Beer specials and appetizers abound and to top it off a chocolate fountain
all you can eat / drink tickets $45More